Accessibility links

Navigation

Science and Engineering apt awards Access to HE Diploma Level 3 (W) at Falmouth Marine School

Course description

Access courses are designed as a stepping stone to enable motivated, enthusiastic people to progress on to Higher Education. This is ideal for those who want to re-train or re-direct their lives into marine science, sustainable construction, nursing, chemistry, and many other science related university courses. There is a very high level of academic and personal support throughout the course, which can help if you need to combine study with part-time employment and family commitments.

Course content

You will study core skills units including: Research Skills, ICT and Academic Writing.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to attend an Access Taster where full course information is given and you will be expected to complete the Initial Assessment and a written exercise.

All applicants need to successfully complete Level 2 English and Level 1 Maths Initial Assessments. You will then be invited in on a separate date, usually two weeks later, for a one to one interview for approximately 1/2 hour.

Future opportunities

A science-based Access course is a suitable entrance qualification for the many science based degrees in Cornwall and throughout the country. It is also a recognised qualification that can help you gain entry into the workplace. At Falmouth Marine School the pathways you can undertake are

FdSC Marine Science

HNC Marine Engineering

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Falmouth Marine School directly.